Klim Clothing

you pay a price/premium for it but it blocks out the wind as it should and is so light you forget you are wearing it.
Perfect under the Marrakesh jacket when you start to feel the chill. Worn as part of a lyering up system.
Packs up really small so very easy to carry.

Fit and cut is perfect, (check your sizing as its a US brand) ventilation superb and the ghost armour means you dont even realise you are wearing it.
Looks and feels great on and off the bike.
Should have bought one sooner - believe the hype !

This is hands down the most comfortable laminated motorcycle jacket I have ever worn. It is light, and moves like a shirt - you barely notice the armour. When the temperature drops I wear the Klim Maverick underneath, meaning I now have a set up that can be worn in any weather.
The materials all feel quality, as do the zips.
Getting gloves on and off is very easy thanks to wide sleeve openings (which cinch right up with the straps).
6FT - 42” chest - 32 waist and the medium fits me perfectly. Tried the large but it was huge around the tummy.
In this case, you definitely get what you pay for.

This is the second Carlsbad I've bought as the first one is a couple of years old now and still good but too many pies...... lol means its getting a little too tight when layering up for colder temps. I'll keep the older jacket for when i can be bothered to get the podge off.
I did plenty of research before buying the first and having had it for 2 years it didn't disappoint hence the second buy. Here's the pro's and cons.
Pro's.
- Its Gore-Tex and kept me bone dry in plenty of downpours
- The venting is one of the best around and even the large front pocket acts as vent if you want. You can go out on a cool summer morning with a layer underneath and delayer when the temps start to rise. I find its tolerable into the mid twenties and it gets hotter on super hot days it still works but i'd reach for a mesh jacket e.g. the Klim induction, another jacket thats one of the best around.
- zips are top quality and you can reach the back vents while still sat on the bike. - - -The cuff zips are double ended so you can vent the arms while still having the cuffs closed, handy to have.
- Cuffs can be used in or over glove because of the design.
- Its a loose fit which i like, there's no waist tighteners but that's how i prefer things. If you size it right its a non issue, for me anyways.
- Pockets, there's loads so plenty of space for whatever you want to carry, within reason.
Cons
My only quibble is a slight one really. The zip attachment for the pants is for some strange reason on the inside out of reach making it fiddly to fasten up. Very odd.

Washing - mines not been in the washer yet ( my 2 year old one) but i find it wipes clean with a damp soapy cloth and it still looks presentable. i'll be giving it a full and proper clean with Nikwax later in the year.

Overall a fantastic jacket. If your buying make sure you size up with whatever layer you use for colder temps.